• Palm leaves and cross represents Israelites shouting Hosanna in Matthew 21:9–a verse mentioned in this devotional

    Shout Hosanna! Jesus Addresses Our Need for a Savior: A Matthew 21 Devotional

    Have you ever had a circumstance where you were wrong about the source of your pain? This is something I know from experience. Last year, I had a pinched nerve behind my left shoulder blade. If I turned the wrong way,…

  • Cross planted near ocean represents being brought near through the blood of Christ

    Jesus Rescued His People Who’ve Gone Astray: An Ephesians 2 Devotional

    There are few things more heartwarming than seeing a stray kitten find a home. Often times, a stray kitten is underfed, dirty, and abandoned. It’s squeaky mewling taking on a desperate tone as it wanders the street. Until it is found.…

  • Red paper heart ripped in two represents feeling unloved

    5 Biblical Truths to Remember When You Feel Unloved

    Feeling unloved is a difficult and painful part of the human experience. Most of us will struggle with feelings of rejection, abandonment, and loneliness at least once in our lives. Despite this, we can take heart in the biblical truth that…

  • Image of heart next to an open Bible illustrates receiving God’s love

    How Can I Receive God’s Love? 3 Tips for Embracing God’s Unconditional Love for Us

    We know God loves us in our minds, but have we actually accepted and received His love in our hearts? God revealed His love for us through His word, Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross, and His presence in our daily lives.

  • Image of Bible laying open and heart trinket sitting in the center illustrate God’s love through the Bible

    21 Scripture Verses about God’s Love

    Scripture verses in both the Old and New Testament reveal God’s love for His people—His love for you and me. If you need a few scripture verses about God’s love for your personal quiet time, please take a look at the…

  • Image of cross equal sign and heart illustrate Jesus’s love and sacrifice on the cross

    The Extravagant Love of Jesus: An Isaiah 53 Devotional

    I was getting ready to leave work when I burst into tears. I’d lost one of my pearl earrings—a precious gift. I tried retracing my steps through the restaurant kitchen but it left me empty handed. My brother, who also worked…

  • Placard that says “God is love” with decorative heart attached by clothespin illustrates God’s love for you

    How Do You Know God Loves You? 3 Powerful Truths to Remember

    Have you ever wondered if God loves you? The answer is yes! God loves you more than you could ever imagine. How do I know? I know that God loves you because Jesus died on the cross for you, He said…

  • Image of woman holding a cross in a patch of dirt illustrates growing faith in 2025

    7 Articles to Grow Your Faith in 2025 

    It’s 2025 and there’s no better way to start the new year than with God. In this blogpost, I’ll provide Shining Ever Brighter’s top seven blogpost to help you grow in your faith, boldly pursue God, and get the wisdom you…

  • Picture of woman smiling and standing outside illustrates happiness after overcoming doubting God

    Roadblocks to Finding Contentment

    Contentment is a tricky word for Christians. We know that we’re called to be content but finding contentment isn’t always easy, especially when things aren’t perfect in our lives. In fact, through my faith walk, I’ve found that there are two…

  • Picture of table setting illustrates the story of David’s kindness to Mephibosheth and how it mirrors God extending a seat at His Table for His children

    A Seat at the Table: Thanking God and Reflecting on His Love

    King David did something unusual during his reign. In 2 Samuel chapter 9, David chose to show kindness to any living relative of Saul’s family. This was unusual because Saul, the previous king, hunted David, tried to kill him, and ignored…